Mastermind

Specials

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Quiz show featuring members of the public answering specialist and general knowledge questions in a black chair. The series ran for 25 years with host Magnus Magnusson, ending in 1997. It was eventually resurrected on the BBC in 2003.

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9 Episodes

  • Doctor Who Special
    E16
    Doctor Who SpecialIn a one-off Mastermind Doctor Who Special, four Doctor Who aficionados are put through their paces by Mastermind host John Humphrys to find out who will be crowned the UK's top Doctor Who fan. The prize is presented by Christopher Eccleston
  • Children In Need Special
    E17
    Children In Need SpecialJohn Humphrys presents a special edition of the quiz show in which four comedians take on the infamous black chair for Children in Need. Lucy Porter, Mark Watson, Dave Spikey and Stephen K Amos compete to take home the one-of-a-kind Mastermind Pudsey trophy. Subjects include football World Cup finals since 1966, Five Star, the life and works of Steve Martin, and the Leeds and Liverpool Canal
  • Champion of Champions - Episode 1
    E18
    Champion of Champions - Episode 1John Humphrys presents as four former Mastermind champions compete for a place in the Champion of Champions final. The subjects are Sir Donald Bradman, the Crimean War, National Flags of the World and the poet Edward Thomas.
  • Champion of Champions - Episode 2
    E19
    Champion of Champions - Episode 2John Humphrys presents as Mastermind champions from the 70s, 80s, 90s and 00s compete for a place in the Champion of Champions final. The subjects include Mike Oldfield, Arthurian legend and British Steam Locomotives.
  • Champion of Champions - Episode 3
    E20
    Champion of Champions - Episode 3John Humphrys presents as four former Mastermind champions compete for a place in the Champion of Champions final. The subjects include King Michael of Romania, the TV Series Arrested Development, Roald Amundsen and The Mystery of Rennes-le-Chateau.
  • Champion of Champions - Episode 4
    E21
    Champion of Champions - Episode 4John Humphrys presents as former Mastermind champions from the 70s, 80s, 90s and 00s compete for a place in the Champion of Champions final. The subjects are the Bayeux Tapestry, Benjamin Britten, Burial Grounds of London and Pixar Animated Films.
  • Champion of Champions - Episode 5
    E22
    Champion of Champions - Episode 5John Humphrys presents as the four finalists battle it out for the ultimate title, Mastermind Champion of Champions. The subjects are HMS Warrior, Great Mathematicians, Count Rumford and Westminster Cathedral.
  • Comic Relief 24 Hour Panel People Special
    E23
    Comic Relief 24 Hour Panel People SpecialSpecial episode recorded as part of the Live 24 hour panel people comic relief marathon.
  • Motty Mastermind
    E24
    Motty MastermindJohn Motson, known for his love of football's facts and figures, takes over from John Humphrys in the iconic Mastermind black chair to grill four well-known sporting celebrities. Expect a few passes and some 'I've started so I'll finish' from the iconic commentator as he tests England and Arsenal legend Alex Scott, former world boxing champion Anthony Crolla, football commentator Jonathan Pearce and record-breaking swimmer Mark Foster. But who will be crowned the champion and take home the special trophy?

 

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